How to Return to the Workforce After Raising Children
Years spent witnessing the wonder of the world through the eyes of your children is a priceless package of memories. It is far from easy. In fact most moms Business Objects QAWI201V3.0 exam will tell you it's the hardest job with the least amount of respect there is. Eventually, there comes the time, maybe when the last child goes off to school, when mom may sit down and say, "Now what?" And that question, while simultaneously exciting and frightening, may lead mom to decide to go back to work outside her home. This is exciting because while spending lovable hours with young minds is enlightening, time spent with grown-ups may have been missing. Thinking back to previous years in a career may have been challenging and rewarding in confidence and self-esteem points. It would be wonderful to have that again. It is frightening because, where to start? Can I go back to my old job, old career field? Do I even want to? If the answer is 'yes' to any of these, then your transition back to the world of paychecks and personalities is waiting for you. Enjoy. If the answer to the questions is 'no', then a new challenge presents itself. Do I need to update some skills to be marketable in my career field? Finding courses at community colleges and continuing education centers might be the bridge to prepare the way. If Certiport IC3-1 exam you want to pursue a different career entirely, then starting with an idea, which gives way to a plan to achieve it, will be the road to take you there. Regardless of your avenue of returning to the workforce, you likely have other issues to address before that first day back on the job. Child care - of course, you knew this would have to be provided, and you likely know where to look, but have back-up plans and be sure it doesn't eat up all your earnings. Resume - dust if off, spruce it up, and while you can find creative ways to show you were 'working' while child-rearing, focus on the skills and past experience you have that dovetail with the career you want now. Online resume services and resources are great at helping with this. Wardrobe - take stock of what you have that will still work, and is not outdated. Add some classic pieces, black pants and skirt, comfortable pumps in your new post-kid size, white button-down blouse, neutral conservative sweater. And you can always add accessories to give personal style to your outfit. Technology - if you have stayed current on computer applications needed for your field, and are equipped with the appropriate phone/messaging medium for your needs, great. If not, find a high-schooler in the neighborhood who can bring you into the 21st century.
Lastly, confidence may be an issue; it is for many moms when taking the plunge back into the career pool. Give yourself a break, and a pat on the back for many jobs EE0-525 well done. Not the least of which is helping to guide young minds to a life of productivity and creative endeavors. What could possibly be harder than that? You can do anything.
"Envy is the art of counting the other fellow's blessings instead your own." -Harold Coffin Do you ever wish you were someone else or had what someone else has? Do you find yourself in a CIW 1D0-541 mental competition with someone and they aren't even aware that they are in the race? Do you look at other people and compare who they are and what they have to who you feel you aren't and what you feel you lack? Whether you are looking at a co-worker, neighbor, ex partner, family member or friend and wishing you possessed their talent, their looks, their money, their happiness, education level, physique or whatever it is you feel you want that they have, it's time to take the focus off of them and celebrate yourself. No two people are alike. You are a great person who is uniquely special with a combination of your own strengths and talents. You have strengths that you don't even acknowledge or recognize because you are so busy looking at that one thing that you believe would bring you more happiness if you had it. The truth is someone may be better looking or richer or seemingly happier but until you stop looking at them as if they and their life is the end all and be all; how do you expect to appreciate CIW 1D0-51B your life? There will always be someone who is thinner, smarter, funnier, has more money, is better looking, can dance better, sing better, has a nicer home or faster car but there is only one of you. When you compare yourself to others and make it so that you don't measure up, what kind of impact do you think that has on your self esteem? Living your life wanting to be someone else or have what they do negates the very essence of who you are, it strips you of your God given gifts and diminishes the light inside of you. Just for today, put aside dwelling on what others have and look at all of the goodness and greatness of your life. You have so much that you push to the side just because you believe that someone else has more. No one can make you feel small but yourself. No one can make you realize how lucky you are if you won't admit it. Jealousy isn't something anyone wants to possess. So if you find yourself longing for what others have, stop and remind yourself that there are some people who may wish they were you or had YOUR unique qualities and the things you possess that they don't. There is always someone who has it worse than you. So maybe you would like to trade places with them? Or maybe you should start to relish in all of your glory for who you are and all that you DO have in your life. By eradicating the green eyed monster of jealousy and living without envy; it frees you to accept people with all of their accomplishments and what they have been blessed with E20-465 and to genuinely be happy for them. But more importantly it takes You to another level of living your life celebrating all that you are and have and instead of crying about your life you can begin to truly appreciate all that you have been blessed with.
When I was in grade 8, I took part in a gardening school project and was very excited about my first little vegetable garden. Every day I went to check, water and weed my little patch. It was CIW 1D0-51C pure joy seeing the little plants grow. One day I arrived at my patch with my watering can to see that all my little lettuce plants had been eaten. I was so sad. When I heard from Sonia, the social worker who headed the garden project at our high school that Rob, a grade 9 student had purposefully pushed his little rabbit into the lettuce plants to destroy my garden, I felt quite angry. Rob was very aggressive and destroyed things on purpose all the time. I was quite upset and shared my anger with Sonia. She said that she could understand my feelings. She also shared with me another side of Rob that I had never known about or seen before. She told me that he often came to her to ask for a hug and to cry on her shoulder and that he really felt quite insecure. I was still upset about my lost lettuce plants, but I learnt that day that what appears as power and aggression on the outside might be a manifestation of loneliness, fear and despair on the inside. I was thankful that Sonia had opened my eyes and helped CIW 1D0-476 me see beyond Rob's actions in the garden patch. I always remember this story when I am faced with aggressive and destructive behaviour. I know that it is coming from a place of fear. Knowing this helps me see the person who is acting in aggressive ways more compassionately. When I feel compassion with their pain, I don't get triggered into fear or anger myself. That doesn't mean that I agree with destructive behaviour or justify it in any way. It simply means that I connect with the underlying cause of this behaviour. From that place, I can feel compassion and no longer feel scared or threatened by the behaviour. How to move from anger to compassion: * Take a moment to think about a person who is acting angry or aggressive (this may be at work, in your family or within your community).* Allow yourself to imagine the pain, hurt, sadness and fear that this person may be feeling inside.* Remember times in your own life when you felt scared and how you acted towards others or yourself at the time. Feel compassion for yourself and hold E20-405 yourself as if you were soothing an upset child.* Then send the same compassion towards the other person and imagine them feeling well and content.
Gain Control Of Your Thoughts And Discard Negativity
Negative thoughts are a common occurrence in most, if not all of us humans. These negative thoughts that go through our mind can become extremely powerful because we CIW 1D0-520 endlessly repeat them in our mind. The problem lies in the fact that the more we repeat these thoughts the more powerful they will become. Because we reinforce these thoughts it can become increasingly difficult to stop them. It is certainly possible to stop them and I want to share with you a few tips to help you do just that. Consciously decide to stop them We as human beings tend to attach ourselves to our ideas and problems and feel that they define who we are. Eventually you become what you think and once you are letting your negative thoughts control who you are it is very difficult to escape it. The first thing you need to do to free yourself of this pattern of negative thinking is to consciously decide not to allow the repetition of thought to happen. Try to be aware of the impact the negative thought has on you at the moment you think it, do not allow them to become repetitive. Identify the thought as being outside of yourself In the first stages of trying to stop your negative thoughts it will seem very difficult to do because they feel like they are a part of who you are. You need to feel that these thoughts are separate to your self. Focus on looking at the CIW 1D0-51A thought as coming from outside your self. It is a very powerful technique to help reduce the impact of the thought. Once you start to realize that your thoughts are separate to your self it will become easier to stop them from impacting your life and view of who you are. Ask yourself who it is that listens to the thought When a negative thought appears you must ask yourself, who is thinking this. Discovering the source of the thought will help you to realize that there is an "I" and the "I" can decide whether or not to accept or reject the thought as real or not real. Remember that you are not a victim to your thoughts because you have the power to accept or reject any thought that comes into your mind. So do not just accept your thoughts analyze it first and decide if you want it to be real or not. Catch the thought as soon as it appears This is difficult to do but when you start getting it you will soon realize that you have the power to control your thoughts. Watch every thought that enters your mind, when you see a negative thought in your mind you must discard it immediately and not allow yourself to follow it. the more we let ourselves follow certain thoughts the harder it becomes to stop them later on. Catch the negative thoughts and discard of them early on. Concentrate on something else When you find that your mind is cluttered with negative or unsavory thoughts you can try and concentrate on something else. Do something completely different from what you are busy with, E20-361 go and do something that will give you no opportunity to think about the thoughts in your mind. By doing this we will be ignoring the thoughts completely which will cause them to lose their hold over us.
There are special exercises and methods you can use to increase your personal empowerment. This will allow you to overcome common difficulties, such as bad economic CIW 1D0-437 conditions. I discovered these secrets by receiving a series of revelations a few years ago. These revelations gave me the ambition and knowledge to overcome the tedium of my retirement years. I believe they can be helpful to you as well. You may not accept the following information. These insights may confuse you. They may even insult you. This is to be expected when you read any life-changing assertions. Here is my confession. Before these revelations, I had not done much with my life. I let many opportunities slip away. Moreover, I tended to blame outside forces for my difficulties and failures. After I finally understood and accepted these revelations, my life took on a new meaning. Now I have a worthwhile goal to guide my actions. Moreover, I have finally accepted total responsibility for whatever happens to me. Now it is your turn. It is up to you whether you want to improve your life or maintain the status quo. If you think you are beyond salvation, think again. These revelations have empowered my beliefs and my life - I believe they can do the same for you. How beliefs affect your life The centerpiece of these revelations is that your beliefs determine or strongly influence the conditions of your life. The successes and failures you encounter in life are largely due to your beliefs. These beliefs reside in your subconscious mind. They determine how your subconscious mind interprets reality. Thus if you believe that certain goals are not possible you likely won't try for them. On the other hand, if you do attempt them and then run into difficulties, you probably will give up. Here is another important part of my CIW 1D0-525 revelations. Beliefs are not reality. Beliefs can be changed. You can overcome your limiting beliefs by injecting empowering beliefs into your subconscious mind. These new beliefs then will alter how your subconscious mind interprets reality. What before had seemed impossible can become possible. How can this be so, you might wonder? After all, you are what you are. No, it is more accurate to say that you are what your beliefs have made you. But since your beliefs reside in your subconscious mind, it can be very difficult to detect and root out the false beliefs. However, there is a way to discover your current beliefs. You need only review your conditions in life. Beliefs have guided your actions and your actions have produced these results. Limiting beliefs yield average life conditions. Empowering beliefs yield superior life conditions. This is simple cause and effect. How to change your beliefs Over the years, some special people have developed empowering beliefs. Some of these people were aware of what they were doing and have described their methods. Other people were unaware of the importance of their empowering beliefs. They may simply have believed that they were superior to other people. However, their superior beliefs may have come from a childhood with a nourishing family life of achievers and/or an empowering education at prestigious institutions. Other people may have strived relentlessly for great achievements, and consequently also gained empowering beliefs. Finally, some people who have faced and overcome life-threatening conditions may have then realized that they are capable of greater things in life. However, you can use one or more of the following methods to deliberately gain empowering beliefs. Visualize Use an Affirmation Display You might wonder if you are lying to your subconscious mind by using these methods. Let's say that you are, so what! Your subconscious mind is your obedient E20-351 slave, if you train it properly. Warning Be reasonable in your aspirations at first. You might think that you have become a Superman or Wonder Woman, but some tough thug you meet at night might disagree.
There is nothing to fear but fear itself. Fear is your biggest foe. It will not only try to conquer you, it will have you fighting against yourself to overcome it. Your own fear is your toughest CIW 1D0-430 opponent, in your personal and your business life. But, overcoming your fear is well worth the fight. Imagine the tremendous feeling of not being afraid anymore.
The rewards you receive when you face challenges and obstacles, when you overcome and conquer your fears, will step up your life and your business. Throughout the past couple of years, some of my own worst fears have manifested. But, I've dealt with them, and the beauty is that I'm no longer afraid of those things. Every time you bust through a fear, other things will happen that allow you to put that fear behind you. You'll gain emotional energy because your subconscious energy won't be tied up in that fear any longer. It's like getting more energy every day. Think about it. What would you offer the world if you could stop being fearful? What would you do if you weren't afraid? What would you do if ridicule or rejection or losing your money or losing your family didn't scare you? What would you do? You would be unstoppable. CIW 1D0-435 Another reward of facing your fears is the confidence you get from doing that. Don't misinterpret confidence as being equal to cockiness or arrogance. The kind of confidence you gain when you stand up to your fears and challenges isn't like that at all. Confidence, in the true meaning of the word, literally means "with faith." That's what is on offer as you learn to step up. What would it mean to you to live in total faith? What would your life be like knowing that whatever happens is for the best? You wouldn't be afraid of anything. Even if something unexpected should happen, you would know that it's actually a blessing in disguise. Imagine living every day of your life like that.
Of course, monetary reward is another huge benefit you reap when you step up and take on the challenges and fears head on. But to be perfectly honest, I think you E20-120 will find that the emotional gain you get when you're playing a bigger game - when you realize the game can only grow bigger and bigger because you're unstoppable - that is the real reward, the true victory in winning your battle against fear.
Everything is energy vibrating in a pattern. The pattern, or combination of patterns, determines how the energy manifests itself, whether as wind or a bird or a human being. It would seem logical, then that the most CIW 1D0-470 basic patterns would be resonating with he most basic energies. One way to describe our physical Universe is as a combination of curved and straight lines. It is not the lines themselves that create patterns, but the joining of them. The most basic pattern of a curved line that we can make is a circle, and the most basic pattern of a straight line that we can make is a triangle. "That's nice", you might say. It's more than nice really, it is very useful. It means that we can use simple circles and triangles to relax our muscles, to stimulate our senses, to empower our bodies and our minds, and to increase our energy capacity. How? By looking at them, by sitting in them, and by hanging them around the house. Many ancient people have used such patterns as mandalas to gaze at, or prayer rugs to sit on, or wall hangings and paintings to energize the environment. Often they have modified the basic design into more complicated forms, but circles and triangles are still the foundation. Circles generate an energy CIW 1D0-442 that tends to be more relaxing and more conducive to thinking and meditating. You can use circles made of any material, even printed or painted on a surface. Believe it or not, a Hula Hoop makes a great meditation device. Sitting within it is very relaxing and beneficial, especially a break from busy activity. A piece of rope could be used, but it is not easy to form a circle with one. Having a circle nearby to look at is also very helpful to counter-balance high activity and focus. You might try hanging a larger circle in a window so you can look through it. It changes the whole experience of gazing out the window. For a real treat, draw or print a black circle at least six inches in diameter on a white piece of paper, and gaze at it for a while. Once you relax enough you will start to feel a higher energy level and you will see many unusual visual effects. The triangle tends to induce a more stimulating energy and effect. It is good for active meditations and more outgoing mental and physical activity. A good, portable energizing center can be made by three fifty inch sticks simply formed into a triangle on the floor or ground. You can stand or sit in it, your choice. Having a triangle to stand on or look at when you get up will help you wake up faster, and having some triangles around your work area will sharpen your mind and increase E20-011 your endurance. But be sure to have some "circles" to turn to before you get too stressed out. Also, a point to remember, just having circular and triangular objects or drawings isn't enough for the full effect. you have to put your attention on them to get the most benefit. Brightest of Blessings,Lory
I was following up on warm business lead the other day, to which I experienced an unexpected emotional and physical reaction. The woman on the other end thanked me for contacting her, but then concluded with, CIW 1D0-460 "We already have what we need, so please remove us from your distribution list." When I heard this message I immediately got a bit of a knot in my stomach. For a brief moment I felt a little fearful, uncertain, and angry - both with her and with myself. Granted, all these thoughts and feelings were fleeting and not very intense; but they were there. In short, I felt discouraged. Discouragement is the result of all those little thoughts, fears, and assumptions that add up to a real sense of emotional and physical discomfort. For some it's debilitating: stopping them in their own tracks out of habit; while others keep moving on immediately as if it never happened. In both cases they fail to actively identify and challenge the maladaptive thoughts and fears that feed it. As I analyzed the thoughts that fuelled my own reactions to that comment, I experienced many things that popped up in quick succession: I felt embarrassed for contacting her and I doubted my ability to be successful. I felt that she was being intentionally CIW 1D0-450 short-sited and spiteful. I assumed that I might never get the volume of work I want; which led to a worry of driving my family to the poor-house. But once I identified all this I was able to see how inaccurate and exaggerated it was. I was then able to re-calibrate, let it go, and get on with my day. We're told all the time to not get discouraged. What that means, obviously, is to not give up when we feel defeated. And we shouldn't give up - but we should also remember that feeling defeated, and scared, and insecure are all natural human reactions. If we deny the experience of discouragement, either by letting it stop us in our tracks or by ignoring its existence, we rob ourselves of the opportunity to self-reflect and self-correct. We either don't move at all, or we risk moving forward in a maladaptive way. All feelings serve a purpose. Our physical or emotional reactions are rich with data that we can use to adapt, adjust, and evolve. We can identify the thoughts and assumptions that feed the experience of discouragement, and hold them up to examination. We can then replace the faulty ones with more realistic and/or energizing ones; and then resolve to act more purposefully. Picking E22-310 ourselves up and moving forward after acknowledging our discouragement also teaches us just how far our resiliency can be stretched. So we shouldn't discourage discouragement: we should embrace it and use it as the powerful tool it is.
Do you sometimes feel like life is mundane? Or maybe it feels full of too many have to's? What does it take for you to get excited about your life again? How do you re-ignite the flame Citrix 1Y0-A24 of passion, excitement and joy? One of the first ways to do this is by dreaming again. As kids we can be starry eyed and excited about the possibilities of what life will bring. As adults, many times we get caught up in the daily grind and forget about dreaming or what it even means to have dreams. Take 30 minutes of time. Sit in your favorite place with your favorite music on and with a journal in front of you. If you had all the money, time and energy in the world, what would you do? Write it down. Take 30 minutes to just dream and keep writing it down. Make anything possible. No limits. Keep thinking bigger and bigger, putting no restrictions on yourself. Feel the joy in the moment. Smile! Find the excitement of seeing yourself doing it, having it or being it. After you spend at least 30 minutes doing this, then pick three things that are on your list that you could see yourself doing in the shorter term, let's say the next six months. Make arrangements to do them. Maybe you have always wanted to parachute. All you really have to do is call and book an appointment right now. Do at least one thing that you can check off your list. You will start to gain momentum toward creating your dreams. You will feel more passion, excitement and joy than every before as you check another one and another one off your list. CIW 1D0-510 Some things may not be so obvious as to how they will come about. However, just being clear that it is something you want to do will allow the universe to help you create the opportunity. How many times have you decided to do something and then out of nowhere someone calls or you read an ad in the paper that gives you the next step? Many times for me. Allow yourself to dream and if all you do is put a smile on your face today that is a start. Children are creative and adventurous and they find great joy, especially when they dream. Learn from the simplicity of this. Create a life you love! "If you want to make your dreams come true, wake up. Wake up to your own strength. Wake up to the role you play in your own destiny. Wake up to the power you have to choose what you think, do, and say." ~ Keith Ellis Journal your dreams for at least 30 minutes (or longer if possible). Pick one and do it. Then a second. Plan what it would look like if you did have all the time, money and energy in the world. When would you do it? With who? How would you do it? Gaining clarity on what you want will help you achieve it. Start saving the money or the time off or whatever it takes to make your dreams reality. If you believe it can happen, it will. Share your dreams with others so that you solidify them. You may even inspire E20-597 others with your intentions. Find the joy and spread it around. The world can always use more joy... and you will be so much more excited about your life as you create more and more of what you want.
Getting Inspired - The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins With a Single Step
Kai-zen. The word Kai-zen means change for the better or what we would call continuous improvement. This principle has been applied in business, Citrix 1Y0-A21 manufacturing, engineering and management, it is a process which seeks to improve all functions which will lead to the desired outcome or goal. Kai-zen, with regards to your health and fitness refers to those activities which will foster an ever-increasing improvement in all the areas of our life which we consider important. Fitness has been defined in many ways over the years and most of these definitions seem mostly to relate to the physical body, my extended definition of "fitness" must also include the building up of our Fiscal, Relationships and Physical fitness. It does us very little good to be so focused on the health of the body at the expense of our finances, spiritual health or relationships. The principles of continuous improvement will serve us well in our physical fitness goals as well as in the caring of our financial health. We may not be able to shed 10lbs of fat tomorrow but we can begin tomorrow to do those things which will lead us in this direction and as we continually correct and adjust our "course" we will most certainly reach our goal. Be KaiZen... There are certain activities which are needed in order to reach your fitness goal Citrix 1Y0-A18 these will include: 1. Performing aerobic and anaerobic exercise regularly. 2. Eating correctly at least 90% of the time. 3. Adequate water consumption. 4. Proper rest and recovery. 5. Maintaining a positive mental attitude toward your stated outcome. 6. Daily or weekly self assessment. Consider for a moment the profound effect you will create within your life when you are continuously improving in each of the above areas. Your daily commitment to making small improvement will most certainly "snow-ball" into visibly powerful results, you will gain more momentum allowing you to reach the outcome in far less time. It is interesting to note however, that our bodies, our finances and the health of our relationships are never "done", which is why KAIZEN is such a wonderful process to apply in these areas of our lives. Yes, we will indeed shed those 10lbs of unwanted fat when we follow our new daily continuous improvement lifestyle, should we stop making those improvements however, we will certainly return to the path we were on before we made the commitment to the Kai-zen mindset/lifestyle. Surely you can see E20-370 how Kai-zen can make this all possible, all you need do is to make small improvements and those minute improvements will in time translate to outstanding results. Go ahead...Kai-Zen your life...TODAY!!
"Forgiveness is almost a selfish act because of its immense benefits to the one who forgives." Lawana Blackwell For many of us, December marks the holiday season - Hanukkah, Citrix 1Y0-A23 Christmas, Yule, or Kwanzaa. We often struggle over which gifts to give. This year, I suggest giving yourself and others the ultimate gift -- forgiveness. Maybe there is an old friend with whom you had a disagreement and the two of you drifted apart. Now that some time has passed, was what you disagreed about really important? Do you miss your friend? Then pick up the phone and call! Life is too precious to waste one moment on petty disagreements. Holiday family gatherings are frequently a hotbed of tension and unresolved issues. Starting right now, forgive your family members for their mistakes, misdeeds, ill-spoken words, etc. No matter how painful, whatever was done in the past is done. No matter how much you dwell on the past, it cannot be changed. What you can change is the future. You cannot control the words or deeds of others; however, you can control how those those words or deeds impact your life. Forgiveness does not mean forgetting or excusing another's actions. And, depending on the circumstances, Citrix 1Y0-A04 it may not include a reconciliation with the other party. However, by forgiving others their transgressions, you free yourself from the hold that others have on your thoughts, your actions, and your life. Never again will your relationships, actions, and interactions be tainted by ghosts of the past and the actions of others. Sometimes it helps to write a letter to the other person. This is not a letter that you will actually mail to the other person, but it will give you the opportunity to set forth--with specificity, honesty, and clarity--the things that you feel this person has done. Then forgive them, never again allowing them to have power in your life. Self-forgiveness is also important. If you have caused another person pain, don't make excuses -- be honest about what you have done. If you have the opportunity to apologize and make amends, do it. Then forgive yourself, E22-250 and make a real, concentrated effort to modify the behavior and/or thinking that has caused others pain. Forgiveness is not easy. However, the healing and empowerment that come from forgiveness make it worth the work. Nothing can compare with the feeling you will have when you take back your life.
Has the word impossible haunted you year after year and has blocked you from moving forward in your life? At times it is hard to comprehend how one ten letter word has CheckPoint 156-701.70 caused so many people to give up on their goals and dreams. Why? Because they don't think that it is possible to achieve them. If this has happened to you then is time for a shift in focus from what you don't think is possible, to all of the things that are possible. This can begin to occur by your learning how to magnify your mind-set past what you see, and use thoughts that are going to help you experience desired results in your life. What is the one thing that you feel like is just impossible for you to accomplish? What are the things that are standing in between you and possible? I like to refer to these things as the big stops. Why? Because these obstacles are usually the things that cause you to come to a complete halt, and stop working toward the things that you want to achieve. Where is your thinking currently at in relationship to the things that you want to achieve? Do you think I can do this, or do you think this can never happen for me? If your thinking is working against what you want to CheckPoint 156-706.70 achieve then you must begin to think past impossible. Many people don't realize how simply thinking past impossible can provide self-empowerment to propel them toward their goals. I believe that many people don't even realize they are trapped in the mind-set bondage of impossible. What do I mean by that? I mean that they constantly focus all of their energy on what they believe can't be achieved, instead of focusing on what can be achieved. They magnify what they think is impossible, instead of magnifying the possibilities. The thing that I always notice about the word impossible is that possible is within it. So whenever an accomplishment looks impossible, just remember that it already includes possible. Learning how to think past impossible was one of the biggest shifts in my life. And I want it to be a big shift in your life as well. You deserve to achieve great things in your life, and yes that is possible. What huge shifts can you experience in your life if you began to think past impossible? What are some 1Y0-A24 things that now look possible for you to achieve? What actions are you willing to take so that you can achieve your goals? You deserve to live a life full of possibilities and achieve great things, so tell yourself that "It is possible!"
Assertive Is Not a Dirty Word - How to Shed Your Good Girl Reputation and Live the Life You Deserve
To know what you prefer, instead of humbling saying Amen to what the world tells you you ought to prefer, is to CheckPoint 156-315.71 have kept your soul alive. Robert Louis Stevenson
From Dictionary.com - Assertive: ~adjective: confidently aggressive or self-assured; positive: aggressive; dogmatic having a distinctive or pronounced taste or aroma
What comes to your mind when you think of the word "assertive"? Does it give you an icky feeling? If you look at the definition above, it's easy to see why - "confidently aggressive + dogmatic". Doesn't that definitely leave a "distinctive or pronounced taste" in your mouth? As in some bitter meds that you were forced to take as a kid. Or the feelings that the word conjures up make you feel like the act of asserting yourself is just as bad using a potty mouth in church (or some other religious institution...). The point being that as women, we're still caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to wanting to assert ourselves. The fear of being called the b* word for doing so or having been told that it's unfeminine just keep us stuck. The result? You get mad at yourself for not speaking up. You feel like you're having an out-of-body experience because your mouth says one thing and your heart wants CheckPoint 156-915.71 to say something else. You please others at the expense of your own well-being (and it's showing up physically and emotionally.) You're playing small to fit in. You continue to take one for the team at work. You're frustrated, but put on a smiley face, and suppress the inner agitation. You don't want to hurt others feelings so you just let things go. You worry that if you speak up, you won't be perceived as nice. And the list goes on and on.
What if I told you that until you get comfortable with asserting yourself, you'll continue to encounter emptiness, frustration, longing, guilt, shame and disconnection? Yes, your ability to assert yourself and shed your "good girl" reputation is the ONE KEY to open up that vault door to lead you to the pot of gold. The pot of gold of living the live you deserve that is. So, here are a few tips to help you shed that ball of chain attached to your ankle, i.e. the need to always be liked and seen as a good girl: Make a list of what impact the lack of being assertive has had on you. Speak up and get comfortable with the uncomfortable. Declare yourself to be a feminist for a day. Have a support circle that will hold you accountable.
Also, make sure to stop beating yourself up when you don't assert yourself. Know that you are just coming from 1Y0-A18 a place of a long, long period of societal programming. As women we've been led to believe that we'll be liked if we're good, nice, don't speak up, do what others want us to do and follow the path that's been laid out in front of us. You're actually living in one of the best times to get rid of that programming and finally live the life you deserve.
Being yourself and being true to yourself is very important but if you believe you are not going be accepted it takes great inner strength to stand-alone. Now it's important to note that CheckPoint 156-815.70 being alone does not have to mean being lonely. God is always with us. However, I'm not going to pretend that His presence completely satisfies our wish to belong. Human relationships are essential for a balanced life. Having the support of someone, anyone, makes being yourself that bit easier. Sometimes the people we expect will support us, don't. Maybe not how we need them to anyway. We may need to look further for the desired and needed support. Raven did not find the support she needed in Professor X. Sometimes the people who accept you are the ones you least expected to. However, if no one else does, God will. He made us after all. There is a great danger in not being our self, that is we tend to sell our self very The other aspect about being ourselves is beauty. Blue skin has never quite been 'in' as far as I know. So even if you found a few people to accept you they are unlikely to nominate you for a beauty contest or to perceive you as attractive. 'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder' they say, well, who would behold your beauty? Raven really grapples with this. Like every woman she wants to feel beautiful. Her battles are one I'm sure we can all relate to. I was one of few black children in my school and remember wanting to be white so I could be like everyone else. I also remember being told one day that my hair looked like hot cross buns!!! Granted my mum had not given me one of the finest styles but I did not appreciate that. I wanted hair that CheckPoint 156-315.70 flicked like the other girls and lips that were smaller. However, I learned to accept me. I came to realise that black is beautiful too. You may have your own similar journey and can now fill in the blank with whatever is relevant to you (i.e. ginger hair, tall etc); ________ is beautiful. In my teens I faced another battle; mild acne which is a confidence killer. It has taken me many years to accept I am beautiful even if I've got a few spots or blemishes. I do still thank God for makeup and the ability to play down imperfections and highlight assets. However, I'm conscious not to allow makeup to become a mask that I wear. We all have imperfections and seeking to minimise them is normal. Hiding or changing who you are, I would say is different. I have peace with or without the makeup because I'm being me. I've taken the journey to develop self-love, self-esteem and self-confidence. Being me means being a black woman who is still seeking radiant skin. What does it mean to be you? What have you learned to accept and love about yourself? Remember, if we can do it for ourselves others are more likely to do it for us. Now is crunch time. Like Raven we have to decide to be blue or not to be blue? I think the pros and cons are clearly stated and you can see which side I'm leaning on. Actually, you can tell that from the title, now you understand why. The last thing I'm going to share is the most liberating feeling I have ever experienced, it came when I stopped trying and started being. 1Y0-A21 We all have quirks or differences and they make the world a more interesting place. So being me means embracing being black, a woman and imperfect skin. Nonetheless, if it meant being blue, that is what I would be, even if it meant going it alone for a while. At least I'd have inner peace. In time I'm sure someone would accept me. That's me, what about you? Would you be blue? My advice would be; be blue because it's you!
You have an image of your Self. You see your Self in a certain way. To bring in and achieve a greater vision of your life, your image of your Self needs to become CheckPoint 156-915.70 larger and more expansive than your previous image so that you no longer see your Self, or your universe, as limited, scarce or see your Self, 'That's Just the Way I am.' When I talk with clients many say, "That's just the way I am." If you believe that is the way you truly are you are right. When you lock your Self into the belief, 'That Is just the way I am,' you are limiting your potential. Conformity is stifling and boring. Break out of the mold you have accepted as 'That's just the way I am.' In order to build an image of a higher possibility of your Self in your mind, you need to perceive your Self as the Self you desire, rather, than the Self you perceive, 'That is Just the Way I am.' As you become one with a larger image of your Self your life expands and grows bigger than the life you are currently living. There is no law that forces you to live your life the way others expect you to. Those who are open-minded, those who challenge the status-quo, work hard and take personal responsibility to lead their lives CheckPoint 156-816.61 in authenticity through higher goal-setting live the life they desire. The pathway to creating your life begins with clearly understanding what you want to achieve in your life. You need to challenge your status quo in all areas: relationships, work, spending and saving, collecting, recreation, etc. Listen to your intuition - Sixth sense. Cultivate Self-Confidence Eliminate distractions/procrastination - Distractions and procrastination comes in many forms. Checking email, browsing social media, taking long breaks, 'When I get around to it, putting off until tomorrow. Enforce mental discipline. Recognize when you are putting something off. This can be a challenge for chronic procrastinators. Simply 'demand' that you do it NOW. No excuses acceptable. Keep a 'To Do' list - Prioritize it. Discipline yourself to stay on target. "The ability to discipline yourself to delay gratification in the short term in order to enjoy greater rewards in the long term, is the indispensable prerequisite for success." -Brian Tracy Cultivate strong work habits and build a routine Track daily habit routine and consistently improve it. Count every accomplishment as a success - no matter how small. Success is all the work required to reach the desired goal. Engage 1Y0-A04 in new leisure activities. Engage in a new activity at least twice before you decide it isn't your cup of tea. Cultivate new friendships. The list is infinite - add your unique tips. As Mahatma Gandhi said, "Be the change you want to see in the world." Likewise, you need to be the change you want to see in your Self.
One of the things that I have noticed about the animals that have graced my life over the years, is that they are always happy just being themselves. How many people do you know are l CheckPoint 156-315.65 ike that?We are often too self critical of ourselves. We are too fat, too skinny, our noses are too big or our boobs are not big enough! We try to be whatever we believe other people want us to be. We say what we think other people want to hear; not our own truth. Where does all this get us? We are miserable. We do not do the things that we really want to do. We end up with a life that is not fulfilling and very often we end up sick or with addictions of some sort. At this point, I would like to introduce my friend Gwyn. He is a nine year old Devon Rex Cat and is my constant companion. Gwyn is happy just being himself. He says what he wants to say, even though he can only speak Cat not English. I am sure that he thinks I am dumb for not always understanding him! He does what he wants to do, when he wants to do it. OK, so he is just a cat, and that is easy for cats but not always easy for Humans! Or is it? I believe that we can not live a happy and fulfilling life, unless we are being our authentic selves. To do this, we need to take some time out to think about exactly who we are; learn about ourselves and what we really want to do with our lives CheckPoint 156-910.70 . And importantly, we need to love and accept ourselves as the unique person that we are. As a part of the process of learning to be ourselves, we sometimes have to tweak our lives a bit to make them more satisfying. Other times we have to reinvent ourselves and totally change the way we live. It is important to look at all the areas of our lives to determine which part needs to be changed to improve things for the better. The changes we need to make may only need to be a change of perception of ourselves and the world we live in. We may also need to change the beliefs which we gained in childhood that are holding us back as adults. Here are some more changes to consider. Do we need to change our diet and or start an exercise program? What about our job, is it how we really want to earn our living or is there something else that we would rather be doing? Then there are our relationships. Are they loving and supportive or negative and destructive? It is important to weed out from our lives the people who do not love and support us. It is not usually possible to change everything all at once, but taken step by step we can do it. As 1Y0-A23 for me; I have stopped trying to be someone that I thought other people wanted me to be. I have stopped trying to please everyone else. I am taking a leaf out of Gwyn's book and just being myself and guess what? I am a much happier person. So how about trying it for yourself and see what happens?
"That seems backwards," said Caleb (not his real name) in a coaching call a few years ago. We were talking about the way our universal "lessons" show up, or opportunities to CheckPoint 156-215.65 change our experience. One of his opportunities, in relationships with an employer, a girlfriend, and others was to recognize his own emotions and the signals he was getting in his body for change. He kept experiencing situations where people used him, drained him, resented him when he said, "no," and controlled him. He was also experiencing some serious physical setbacks. Carolyn Myss loves to say, you can't learn self-esteem by reading it in a book and meditating on it. Those things play their part for support. But you've got to do it and build it-out in the trenches, so to speak. The same is true for any trait we need to develop to transform our circumstances. Herein lies a fascinating truth - we are commanders of energy (in contrast to demanders or victims). We are creators. We are the "cause" behind our experiences. When we remove our judgment about whether the circumstance is "good" or "bad" (without denying our feelings of pain or exhilaration), we open ourselves to the opportunities within them. Funny thing, though. Our challenges don't announce themselves saying, "Ahem, this current problem in your life is meant to help you overcome this particular pattern." Our consciousness depends on whether we're listening or not. And then, whether we're willing to increase our self connection CheckPoint 156-215.70 , our consciousness, with how we use the subtleties of information in the circumstance to grow. The circumstance reflects back to us and-good news-we can create something else from what we learn. Competency in this most conscious skill in a world swirling with circumstances that would have us feel and believe otherwise, requires dedication to yourself. Caleb thought the positive input should come first so he could feel good about himself and then take action from there. He vacillated between self-blame and entitlement. And the affirmations he was using weren't penetrating the surface of his thinking, let alone his heart. The question is how do we view ourselves when the positive input isn't there and whether we're willing to doing the transformational cultivation to give the positive input that does come a place to land? Caleb's circumstances weren't proof there was something wrong with him or that he was "getting it wrong." They were giving him an opportunity to change the very thing he was intending-how he felt about himself, the actions he takes on his own behalf, and how others respond to him. As that changed, so would the circumstances. We are commanders of energy-creators of the experiences we need to grow and create the lives we love to live. Even just your openness to real change, to receive, 1Y0-A17 to "get it", let alone valuing yourself, can bring noticeable shifts within and around you. The Universe works on the principal of, "Yes you can have your cake and eat it, too." So for Caleb, the more he develops self value with energy transformation that changes the core beliefs and patterns he's been operating from, takes action and lives from his new perspectives, the more he will see it reflected back to him. Cultivating your innate confidence to manage and command the energy of your life into form for change in all areas, then, is truly an adventure of becoming-becoming more fully you.
Would you like to experience greater peace of mind and less anxiety in your life? We all would and yet it seems so hard to do these days. These may be some of the current challenges that CheckPoint 156-515.65 you feel are stopping you from getting there. OverworkNot Enough TimeConstant DistractionsRelationship Challenges Financial/Business/Work ChallengesHealth ChallengesHome and technology challengesWorld Events with the constant worry it fosters from natural disasters to the threat of terrorism. Well this is just a partial list. You may have more to add to your own list, but in today's increasingly complex world, you can't expect things to change out there to make you feel better. And what do you generally do when you feel stress coming on. Well many people simply react, and reaction can produce the following: Anger,frustration, fatigue, headaches, you get the picture. What if there was another way, a better way to deal with these challenges? There is a better way, and it is the Power Of Observation. What if instead of getting triggered to react, you chose to stand outside a situation and simply observe it. What does this mean? Well for example someone cuts you off in traffic and you are about to yell out some heated words for the other driver to hear. What if you watched yourself as you are starting to do this. As you choose to watch yourself, you automatically slow down as you see things from a bigger picture. In the space of observation, you can then choose to ask yourself questions, questions that you would never ask if you are reacting. Its like standing outside on the banks watching the rapids instead of being caught up in the rapids. Here are some questions you might ask as the observer: If I continue to scream and yell, what will the likely outcome be? How will this set the mood for my day? CheckPoint 156-100 How will my reaction affect the focus I need to accomplish the tasks I want to today? How will getting angry affect my health? If I get into an argument, what might that lead to? If I let this situation go, how can I start to feel better? As the observer, you can become aware of the answers to these questions, and then have the power to choose a better way. Perhaps you decide that you just won't take it personally, and drive by the other person's car with a smile. By observing and then choosing, your emotions stop controlling you and you end up making better decisions, decisions that serve you. Here are some of the benefits of being the observer: 1. Difficult Situations tend to dissipate on their own because you drop the emotional charge of defensiveness and reaction that keeps it going. Drama does not have a chance to perpetuate. 2. Creative solutions to problems have the space to emerge where they don't in a reactive state. 3. You have time to live according to your higher values which don't exist in the reactive state. 4. You start to generate calmness in your life, and you feel healthier. Contrast that to the stress and negativity produced by the reactive state. What other positive attributes do you think you would develop by becoming the observer of your experience as opposed to reacting to situations? Lets face it. Reactivity just leads to more of the same and an original unpleasant situation will more than likely exacerbate from the 1Y0-A16 reaction causing more struggle, more resistance, more unhappiness. As Carl Jung so famously said, "What You Resist Persists." Ultimately most reaction comes from fear, protection and conditioning while observing comes from authenticity, courage, wisdom. So next time you find yourself in a situation not to your liking, take a breath, step back and observe. It may be the most empowering choice you decide to make.
Being You Is Enough - Lessons From The Black Widow
This little spider has one of the biggest reputations in the bug-a-sphere! Not only has this spider been widely written about but it has created it's own archetype. CheckPoint 156-110 All of this just because of the contrasting mating experience of this spider. Yes the female sometimes but not all the times eats her mate. Making her the magic of many film noir femme fatales. Now that's pretty impressive for such a small spider. The black widow is know just as much for her markings and the size of her web as for her mating rituals. The bright red hour glass flashed across that sleek black body is just so impressive against her complex and very large web. But despite all the hype, the black widow is actually a very shy spider. She weaves her web in the cool dark of night away from prying eyes. And lives a life of solitude, only coming together to mate. The black widow has without a doubt some of the most fascinating energy around her. She is feared yet irresistible. She is strong, yet shy and aloof. She is creative yet so very humble CheckPoint 156-915.65 about her gifts. She weaves her magic not for the sake of praise but because it is part of who she is. She needs not the approval of those around her, yet everyone around her is fascinated by her creations. She is in many respects, the shaman, the healer, the teacher and the priestess. As the black widow weaves her way into your life today ask yourself if you have been trying to hard to impress those around you. Are you being true to who you are? Have you the strength to follow your heart and create your own destiny despite the opinions of those around you? When it is time to create can you easily walk away from outside distractions? Let the energy of the black widow assist you in tapping into your own personal power. Allow her to show you the magic you have inside of you and how to use it to further your life experience. Watch as she 1Y0-A15 gentle teaches you the art of weaving a life of your dreams through conscious creation. Remember there is nothing wrong with being confident, sassy and aloof. Break free of the limiting beliefs of others and learn to walk with your head held high and your inner light glowing for the world to see.
I'm afraid not. Not at first at any rate. Think about it, why are we not ourselves more often? Why do we criticize ourselves, continually try to change ourselves, Certiport IC3-2 restrict what we really Fear. We fear being judged, ridiculed, or disapproved of in some way. We have so many ideas of how we're supposed to be Above all we fear losing love and connection with others. To avoid this painful experience, we continually monitor ourselves, making sure we look, speak, feel, and act how we are supposed to so we fit in. However, despite all this effort you may have the nagging suspicion that this strategy isn't working. Even though you are doing everything you can to fit in and avoid rejection, you still don't feel very confident, satisfied with yourself, or connected to others. When you make the decision to start being who you are Pushing that edge, being yourself and taking the risk that someone might not like everything about you can be really painful. It can bring up fear, discomfort and shame. Don't stop! Even Certiport IC3-3 though your mind might be telling you that you need to stop this nonsense right now before something bad happens, keep going. Journal or talk with a close friend or counselor about the fear and shame that comes up to get support. This may sound difficult or uncomfortable.Isn't there an easier way? Isn't there some pill for this or something? I'm afraid not. Gimmicks and quick-fix promises cannot bypass the growth we all must do for ourselves. The way I see it, we have 2 options. Option 1: Option 2: Option 2 is painful. It can be scary and, unfortunately, there is no quick fix or way to short circuit this process. The only way to get to what me most want The goods news is that it gets easier. Each time we challenge the fear it has less and less power over us. In addition, you may notice that while the process is scary or painful, there is also a sense of excitement, adventure, and accomplishment. Life starts to regain its color and we experience a growing feeling of passion and enthusiasm again. As we 1Y0-A14 free ourselves from this prison of fear in our own minds, we start to remember just how expansive our potential really is, and how numerous and exciting our options in life are.
